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Inspection Procedure 2

Registering the Ignition Key is Impossible.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The transponder built-in ignition key or the immobilizer-ECU is suspected to be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of ignition key
- Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991502: Scan Tool

STEP 1. Check the DTC 11.

Q: Does DTC 11 reset?


YES: Refer to P.8Q-5.
NO: Replace the ignition key that cannot be registered. Then re-register the encrypted code. Check that the ignition key can be registered. Then go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?


YES: The procedure is complete. (If no malfunction are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to INTRODUCTION, How to Use Trouble shooting/Inspection Service Points-How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction.)
NO: Replace the immobilizer-ECU.